How to Watch Notre Dame Fighting Irish Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: October 7, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Notre Dame Fighting Irish this 2027 College Basketball season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with ND VS VILL on November 1, 2026. Below, for each game we break down exactly which network is carrying it, which streaming services include that network, and — importantly — which of those services offer a free trial so you can watch without spending a dime.
Every Upcoming Notre Dame Fighting Irish Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Notre Dame Fighting Irish games on Sling TV, Fubo, and DIRECTV Stream.
- Sun, Nov 1Notre Dame Fighting Irish @ Villanova Wildcats8:30 AM CST
- Wed, Dec 2Vanderbilt Commodores @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish6:15 PM CST
- Sun, Nov 1Notre Dame Fighting Irish @ Villanova Wildcats8:30 AM CST
- Wed, Dec 2Vanderbilt Commodores @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish6:15 PM CST
- Wed, Dec 2Vanderbilt Commodores @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish6:15 PM CST
How to Watch Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Villanova Wildcats on November 1, 2026
You can watch Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Villanova Wildcats for free with Fubo and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Mercyhurst Lakers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish on November 4, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish on November 8, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish on November 10, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Florida Gators vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish on November 17, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Central Michigan Chippewas vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish on November 23, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Stonehill Skyhawks vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish on November 27, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Vanderbilt Commodores vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish on December 2, 2026
You can watch Vanderbilt Commodores vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch TCU Horned Frogs vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish on December 4, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Long Island University Sharks vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish on December 7, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
Streaming Services That Carry Notre Dame Games
| Service | Price | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|
| Sling TVCheapest | $45.99/mo | No |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | $67/mo | No |
| Fubo | $73.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Fubo Elite | $89.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| DIRECTV Stream | $86.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| Hulu with Live TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 3 Days |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | $109.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Notre Dame Games?
Across the 2 scheduled Notre Dame games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.
| Service | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Fubo | 2 of 2 | 100% |
| Fubo Elite | 2 of 2 | 100% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 2 of 2 | 100% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 1 of 2 | 50% |
| YouTube TV | 1 of 2 | 50% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 1 of 2 | 50% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 1 of 2 | 50% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 1 of 2 | 50% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Notre Dame Game?
To cover every network carrying Notre Dame Fighting Irish games this season, you'd need 1 service:
- Fubo: $73.99/mo
But you don't need to pay all that. These services offer a free trial:
- Fubo: free for 7 days
- YouTube TV: free for 7 days
- DIRECTV Stream: free for 5 days
- Hulu with Live TV: free for 3 days
That means you can watch Notre Dame Fighting Irish for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Notre Dame (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Notre Dame Fighting Irish game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 1 service at $73.99/mo:
- Fubo — $73.99/mo
Last updated: October 7, 2026